Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents by William Beckford

Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents by William Beckford

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The inspiration from The Grand Tour in 1780-81

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Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents by William Beckford

Presents a series of letters composed by the author as a result of a Grand Tour in 1780-81. Serving as a travel journal, this composition gives glimpses into the inner thoughts and dreams of the man who was to become known in later life as the 'Fool of Fonthill'.
Robert J. Gemmett is an English Professor in State University New York, Brockport. An acclaimed expert on William Beckford and his works, his numerous publications include The Consummate Collector: William Beckford's Letters to His Bookseller and Beckford's Fonthill: The Rise of a Romantic Icon.
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ISBN 13 9781845881610
ISBN 10 1845881613
Title Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents
Author William Beckford
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Nonsuch Publishing
Year published 2006-09-01
Number of pages 256
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